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13 heat warnings issued in BC, more heat records set for Wednesday

Another hot day continues across the state. Environment Canada has now issued 13 heat warnings statewide by Friday morning.

"Even with additional clouds in the southwest of British Columbia, temperatures will skyrocket this afternoon," said Global BC Meteorologist Mark Madriga. .

``It won't be so hot on Friday. B.C.

There are currently 13 regions in BC. Heat Advisory: Metro Vancouver, Central Coast Inland Section, East Vancouver Island, Fraser Canyon, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Kootenay Lake, North Coast Inland Section, North Thompson, Okanagan Valley, South Thompson, Sunshine Coast, West Kootenay.

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Daytime highs in Metro Vancouver range from 29 to It is expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius.

Daytime highs of 35-40 degrees are expected in the Okanagan Valley.

This temperature is deadly. Last summer's heat dome event killed more than 600 people in the state, and a heat wave earlier this summer from July 26 to August 3 killed 16 people.

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Due to this two-day heat wave, many local governments opened cooling centers and mist stations.

The City of Burnaby has four cooling centers with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and water in the rooms.

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"So far this summer he has visited the cooling center more than 2,800 times, including outdoor It doesn't include anything," he said. Cole Wagner of Burnaby.

With extreme heat expected all day long, people are being urged to check on vulnerable community members.

``Take care of vulnerable people. This includes not only older residents, but also young children, pregnant women and outdoor workers who are susceptible to heat-related illnesses," said Environment Canada spokesperson Bobby Sekhon. I'm here.

If you feel hot, go to a cooling center, officials said. Staying in the shade and taking cold showers can also help keep you cool.

"Welcome everyone. Come in, cool off and use our restrooms if you need to," said Wagner.

READ MORE: Okanagan weather — hot week calls for heat stroke

Heat records were broken on Wednesday BC:

In the Comox region, a new record of 31.6 C was recorded, breaking the old record of 30.4 C set in 1977.
The Courtenay area set a new record of 31.6, breaking the old record of 30.4 set in 1977.
The Gibson area set a new record of 31.1 C, breaking the old record of 30.9 C set in 2012.
In Lillooet and
in the Marahat region, the 2008 record was tied at 31.4 C.
A new record was set in the Pemberton area. The
Sechelt region set a new record of 31.1 C, breaking the previous record of 30.9 set in 2012.

On Wednesday, Global BC medical contributor Dr Birinder Narang said heat-related illnesses have many indicators that people can detect.

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"What you are looking for is severe nausea and vomiting, fainting or unconsciousness, confusion or disorientation, Problems with ordination, lethargy, lack of sweating or urination can also be signs of severe dehydration," Narang said. "Severe heat stroke and heatstroke are emergencies and people should call 911."

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The City of Vancouver is also encouraging residents to use cooling centers amid ongoing heat warnings. A list of

Cooling Center and Mist Station locations can be found on theCity of Vancouver website.

Vancouver and Burnaby are not the only municipalities with cooling centers for their citizens. A list of cooling centers around the

state can be found on the BC government's EmergencyInfoBC webpageas well.

Read more: Extreme heat drives up water bills. How to save money and stay cool

A statewide heat warning is expected to last through Friday.

Online resources for heat protection are available on theHealthLink BC website.

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Environment Canada issues heat warnings for many parts of the province